Gabriele Schäfer

Prof. Dr. Gabriele Schäfer serves as Professor of Psychology in Social Work at the School of Social Work, Bremen University of Applied Sciences. She teaches core modules including Psychology, Conducting Conversations, Self-perception and Perception of Others, and BA Thesis Work. Her academic leadership includes spokesperson for the 'Quality of Life' research cluster, membership on the Research Commission, and deputy roles on multiple program committees.

Schäfer's research centers on migration processes and intercultural dynamics, with specialized focus on Polynesian communities in New Zealand and Asian diasporas in Tibet, Nepal, and India. She investigates conflict resolution strategies across European universities, therapeutic interventions like family therapy, and cultural identity construction in cross-cultural relationships. Her work critically examines romantic love, gender relations, and quality-of-life frameworks in postmodern societies.

Her publication trajectory (2011-2022) reveals consistent thematic development across migration studies, conflict resolution, and therapeutic applications. Key trends include the social construction of intercultural relationships, burnout phenomena in social work, and quality-of-life dimensions in aging migrant populations. Her empirical work bridges psychological theory with social work practice, particularly through studies on Pacific Islander communities and European conflict perception patterns.

She has secured significant research funding including €259,996 from Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research for the KUSTIS project (2011-2014) on migrant integration, plus smaller grants for Polynesian relationship studies and European conflict research. While specific advisees aren't documented, her curriculum development for social work internships indicates active student mentorship.

Schäfer leads the 'Quality of Life' research cluster organizing annual conferences since 2017, and has presented at over 50 international venues across Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Her current projects examine human rights implementation in multicultural societies and stress management in digital work environments.